Dog Events in Ceres, VA

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet parade and costume contest with prizes for the winners. The free parade welcomes costumed pets, while costume contest registration is $8, with proceeds benefiting a local animal rescue after event expenses. The costume contest registration starts at 11:30 AM, and the pet parade and contest will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM.

Bring Fido to this annual celebration featuring live music, traditional crafts, demonstrations, food, games and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm park, watch demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and enjoy seasonal entertainment throughout the festival.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.

Dress up Fido for this fun Halloween event, featuring a costume contest, free nail trims, candy and treats!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved autumn tradition set at the scenic base of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Held over six fall weekends, the celebration blends classic farm charm with festive fun. Explore 10 acres of pumpkins, wander through a 5‑acre corn maze, and embark on hayrides to the patch. Seasonal treats like kettle corn, cider, ice cream, and local beer and wine add to the festive flavors. The event will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM until 8 PM, and Saturday and Sundays from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Celebrate the 6-year anniversary with a spooktacular weekend featuring specials, pet portraits, live music, music bingo, a photo booth, raffles, and more! Check the official website for details on which activities and specials are offered each day.

Celebrate Fall with Fido with a visit to the Biltmore Estate to view the spectacular property. The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times. Dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings, but are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern for dining.

Kick off the holiday season with Fido at a festive day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy professional pet photos with Santa (three included), sip and snack on treats from local vendors, and shop for holiday goodies like ornaments and wreaths.

This dog-friendly fundraiser invites guests to walk a 1.3-mile section of the Tanglewood Festival of Lights with leashed dogs, family and friends before the display opens to the public. Visitors can enjoy a food truck rodeo, shop with local vendors, and support the Humane Society of Davie County’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption program and community pet food pantry. Advance tickets are required for a designated entry time, and retractable leashes aren't permitted. All attendees must use the back gate entrance of Tanglewood off of Idols Road.

Take a stroll down Main Street with Fido and shop from 100+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques lining the road.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the annual holiday parade that starts at the intersection of 4th Street NW and 1st Avenue NW. The parade will continue on 1st Avenue NW towards City Hall, turn right on North Center Street, and then right on Main Avenue NW to Union Square. Immediately following the parade, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Guests can enjoy holiday music, shopping specials and more!

Bring Fido to this fun, annual event featuring a 1-mile fun run for kids, followed by the 10K walk/run and 5K races. Four-legged pacesetters can run with their owners in either of the races. A turkey and trophy will be awarded to the top male & female in the 5K and 10K.

Each Thanksgiving, runners and walkers of all ages participate in this 5K event to help fight poverty. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk or run with you. The Top three overall male and female finishers receive running store gift cards; the top three finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat. Register by November 8th to receive a race t-shirt! Donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day.

Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a Thanksgiving run, walk or trot with your furry friend. Don't miss your opportunity to compete for prizes in various categories, including age groups, strollers, people and pets, best costumes, and more. Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the race will begin at 9:00 AM.

This family- and dog-friendly holiday celebration kicks off the season with games, live music, caroling, hot chocolate and visits with Santa. The town is illuminated during the festivities, and the celebration is followed the next morning by the annual Christmas Parade along Main Street!

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this festive Christmas Tree Lighting! The event begins at 5:30 PM, with live performances leading up to the tree lighting at 6:20 PM.

The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, turning onto Campbell Avenue, going past Market Square, and ending at Williamson Road. The parade is rain or shine and starts at 6:30 PM.

Celebrate the grand opening of Club Pups Mooresville, a premium dog daycare, overnight boarding, and spa! Bring your pup for Santa photos, giveaways, food and drinks, and tours of the facility with private suites and expansive outdoor play areas.

Black Dog Salvage has invited guest vendors to set up and sell their wares for the day! Leashed dogs are invited to this fun event featuring a food, live music, art, jewelry, vintage items, plants, baked goods, wine, greenery, and more. All items for sale from guest vendors will be hand-made or upcycled. The Roanoke Valley SPCA will also be on site.

Celebrate the holidays with Fido on a 1.5-mile train ride through Denton FarmPark with Christmas lights, decorations and seasonal displays. Guests can also enjoy holiday activities at the park, including visits with Santa, refreshments and other Christmas-themed attractions. If your pup rides the train, he must be kept in your lap. The event is rain or shine.